“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” —Matthew 12:50
A beautiful thing came to life in that horrible moment at the foot of the cross; a spiritual family was formed. These men and women understood what Jesus was telling them. They knew the vital role of family, and they would soon experience the greater connectedness of being related not by blood but by faith.
Our most valuable kinships in life are forged at the cross, formed around our mutual relationship with Jesus, and are literally built to last forever. We long to belong, to be connected to others who love us and who truly want the best for us. This indestructible belonging is but one of the enjoyments that comes through being a member of God’s family. All who are in the family have entered by grace through faith.
All are direct relatives of Christ, no second cousins thrice removed. No dotted line in the family tree. Only a solid line, connecting each one of us to our Father in heaven.
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Incomparable: 50 Days with Jesus © 2024 by Revived Hearts Foundation
Scripture taken from The CSB
Make it Personal
Express to one of your brothers or sisters in the faith how grateful you are to be in the same family with them.